Eddie R. ‘Ed’ Holt

Oct. 14, 1953-Aug. 19, 2022

Eddie R. “Ed” Holt, 68, formerly of Attica and most recently residing in The Lane House, Crawfordsville, passed away at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, in Franciscan Health Lafayette East.

Ed was born Oct. 14, 1953, at Crawfordsville, son the late Lowell and Betty Shubert Holt. He was formerly married to Cindi Hayman with who he had children.

Ed graduated from Fountain Central High School with the class of 1972. He employed over 20 years as a sales representative of John Deere equipment for Wright Implement Co. He enjoyed selling equipment and created many friendships with the farmers he called on. He later worked with Bill Schmidt. 

Ed was a sports fan, especially the Chicago Cubs. He spent much time in his life playing, coaching and watching sports. He was a long time member of the Attica Eagles Aerie and had attended the Sterling Christian Church. Ed loved to fish and enjoyed yearly fishing trips to Canada with friends. He enjoyed listening to music and “road farming.”

Surviving are three children, son Josh (Amber) Holt of Veedersburg, daughter Melissa (fiancé David Bruner) Short of Attica and son Kyle (Brandy) Holt of Irmo, South Carolina; brother Larry (Sandy) Holt of Kouts; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Freddie and Steve Holt; and sister Pam.

Visitation hours are4-6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26 at Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate, with funeral services following at 6 p.m., with Tim Lyons officiating.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Attica Eagles.

Visit us online at www.familyandfriendsfh.com to sign the guest book or leave a condolence.